Risks related to store investment and leased properties
First written in FY2016. 3 of 5 entries say "Softened", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2023.
Bruno moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2019).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 5 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「New installation of significant equipment: None applicable.」
There are no major capital expenditure plans for new stores indicating proactive store investment, and the company continues to invest cautiously in stores. - FY2022SoftenedAnnual report
「While the outlook for containing the spread of COVID-19 remains uncertain, the company plans to invest cautiously in store development. However, if the Group fails to grow in line with its plans, this may affect its operating results.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of cautious store investment. Its capital expenditure plans also state that there are no applicable major plans for new construction or disposals. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「While the outlook for containing the spread of COVID-19 remains uncertain, the company plans to invest cautiously in store development. However, if the Group fails to grow in line with its plans, this may affect its operating results.」
The wording has changed from indicating that store investment would continue to be expanded proactively to indicating that it would be conducted cautiously while monitoring infection conditions. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company will continue investing in store development, but if it fails to grow in line with its plans, this may affect its operating results.」
The company reiterates its continued investment in store expansion and the risk of failing to grow as planned. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company will continue investing in store development, but if it fails to grow in line with its plans, this may affect its operating results.」
In addition to the risk that store expansion may not proceed as planned, the company identifies risks involving the recovery of security deposits and sales proceeds due to the bankruptcy of landlords and other factors.